Lorne Shelson (left) is a director and counsel and Ian Hu (right) is counsel for
claims prevention with Lawyers Professional Indemnity Company (LawPRO) in Canada.
Not exact matches
Omada Health has accomplished a rare feat in the crowded world of digital health hopefuls: it's backed up lofty
claims with actual results, helping the company score federal government reimbursements for its high - tech diabetes
prevention program.
Regulators also took issue
with a number of
claims used to market the technology, particularly calling it a «first step in
prevention» against diseases like diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer.
The
claims have come amid a shift in focus in nutrition from fat to sugar,
with warnings about the artery - clogging risks of butter and beef taking a backseat to new efforts to tax sugar - sweetened beverages - even as debates continue over the science of obesity
prevention.
Drugstore shelves overflow
with personal - care items that promise fresher breath, smoother skin, and now a more startling
claim: cancer
prevention.
«Experts
claim number of people
with dementia in some Western European countries could be stabilizing: Risk of dementia may be falling due to improved education, living conditions, and better
prevention, treatment of vascular diseases.»
Although researchers require more studies before they make causation
claims between Mediterranean diets and dementia
prevention, they do acknowledge «that adherence to the MD is associated
with better cognitive performance.»
Front crash
prevention systems
with autonomous braking that can stop drivers from rear - ending another vehicle or slow them down enough to lessen the impact are making a measurable difference in insurance
claims (see Status Report special issue: crash avoidance, July 3, 2012).
HLDI analyses of
claims data and IIHS studies of police - reported crashes indicate that several crash avoidance technologies are reducing crashes reported to insurers and police,
with the biggest benefits so far for front crash
prevention.
The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) conducted similar studies comparing insurance
claim rates for vehicles equipped
with front crash
prevention with claim rates for the same models without the technology.
The ratings program is based on HLDI research of the insurance
claims of Acura, Mercedes - Benz and Volvo models
with front crash
prevention systems (see «They're working,» July 3, 2012).
Despite Toyota's many press releases
claiming that it is starting to offer forward collision
prevention with auto - braking standard on its popular 2017 model year vehicles, our Camry didn't have it.
Evidence has been mounting in recent years that vehicles equipped
with front crash
prevention, including Hondas, have lower insurance
claim rates (see «Evidence continues to mount in favor of front crash
prevention,» Aug. 26, 2015).
Finally, for the most updated information on bite
prevention, tune into the National Dog Bite
Prevention Week coalition's press conference on Thursday, April 6, featuring: • Demonstrations by veterinary specialists on dog bite
prevention • Release of the number of postal carriers bitten in 2016 • Announcement of the average cost of dog bite
claims nationally in 2016, as well as the top 10 states
with the largest number of dog bite
claims in the U.S.
When I challenged them on the subject they
claimed that it has to do
with fraud
prevention.
With such a large amount of
claims prevention information available in LAWPRO Magazine articles and practicePRO resources, we had the idea to create simple fact sheets to help lawyers in their day - to - day practice and as well as CPD providers, who could use them developing their program material or as handouts.
For over 10 years LAWPRO Magazine has provided Ontario lawyers
with a wealth of practice management and
claims prevention content.
To follow that
with some strategies to avoid
claims in this area of law, here is advice gathered from LAWPRO
claims prevention specialists.
Through our understanding of the unique concerns of these professions and our long - standing relationships
with opposing counsel in these fields, we are able to minimize and sometimes eliminate
claims through loss
prevention mechanisms and practices.
practicePRO's
claims prevention and law practice management resources continue to grow in popularity
with lawyers.
While
claims will always happen for reasons beyond your control, many of the
claims risks under Rule 48.14 can be significantly reduced or eliminated
with some proactive
claims prevention efforts.
Acting for a global vehicle manufacturer in various disputes, including dealership franchise terminations, dealership frauds, sale of goods and warranty
claims, criminal prosecutions,
prevention of grey import vehicles, termination of employee contracts, and a dispute
with the race preparation sub-contractor for a British rally series.
Malpractice
claims were given special attention
with Dan Pinnington, LawPRO vice president,
claims prevention & stakeholder relations, providing an overview of trends.
Leaving that aside, the court expresses a great deal of discomfort
with the heart of The Bay's
claim raising numerous objections including the question of how The Bay can
claim damages for the costs of security and loss
prevention when, by their own admission, this cost is passed on to consumers by way of higher prices on the goods themselves.
Learn about traffic ticket online resolution, warrant
prevention, warrant resolution, child support compliance, and small
claims resolution
with Matterhorn.
In conjunction
with practicePRO's website, www.practicepro.ca, AvoidAClaim will provide risk management,
claims prevention and law practice management information to help lawyers proactively take steps to avoid legal malpractice
claims, and to help them grow successful and thriving law practices.
Chubb offers homeowner's insurance
with replacement cost value and other extra coverage options for a free appraisal to determine replacement cost, wildfire defense services (in some states), identity fraud
prevention and property restoration
claim referrals.
Those higher costs stem from rising medical expenses and increased legal
claims and judgments as states and municipalities weigh in
with laws on owners» liability for injuries a pet causes, said Heather Paul, a dog bite
prevention specialist
with State Farm.
• Impact - resistant (hail - resistant) roofs • Dead - bolt locks or certain other security measures • Approved electronic burglar alarms • Smoke alarms, sprinkler systems or other fire
prevention systems • Age of your home • Heating, electrical or plumbing updates • Companion policies such as your auto policy
with same company • Senior citizens • Personal property identification marking • Credit score • Continued policy renewals •
Claims free discount
Whether you want to track your driving habits
with our interactive and fully - mobile Telematics Program, benefit from the water and freezing damage
prevention program
with our Alert Program, or manage your home and auto insurance policies and file a
claim from anywhere on your smartphone, the State Farm Canada app is the all - in - one tool that you have been waiting for.
Third parties, including consumer reporting agencies that provide us
with driving records,
claim histories, and credit information; fraud
prevention organizations; other insurance companies; and the police.
Knowing that an insured has legitimately passed away via proof
with the death certificate, it can help
with the
prevention of fraudulent
claims filing.
• Managed all facets of loss
prevention initiatives for industry leader in Insurance
with oversight of 6 Loss
Claims professionals, 3 Processors, and 1 Estimator.
Handled premium allocations distributed throughout organizational entities and coordinated insurance
with claim and loss
prevention functions.